Oswego residents are intimately familiar with the history and contributions of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker. Thanks to an incredible effort locally, combined with a commitment from the federal government, millions more Americans will get to know our most accomplished...

“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Oswego County Minority Committee Chairman Fred Beardsley. Fred has been a friend, a mentor and a leader for so many here in Oswego County. It has been an honor to know Fred personally and work with him...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) had the honor of being the guest reader at the Williamstown Public Library story hour today. Leader Barclay said it was great to see the kids and encouraged them to participate in the Assembly Summer...

Residents of Oswego County and in other parts of the state are still reeling from this week’s major flooding event, but thanks to the incredible work of our local emergency service personnel and first responders the impact of the event did not reach...

July is celebrated as Parks and Recreation Month. Since 1985, the National Recreation and Parks Association has been celebrating this tradition to promote strong, vibrant and resilient communities. New York is home to many natural marvels, and I encourage...

“Today we celebrate the birth of our nation and recognize the historic significance of the Fourth of July. On this date in 1776, our founding fathers adopted the Declaration of Independence, establishing the United States of America as a free country....

There does not seem to be any limit to how far New York’s left wing will go in the name of climate change extremism. Since the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) was passed in 2019, Albany leadership has been racing to completely...

As legislators, we are charged with developing legislation to improve public safety, the economy and the quality of life here in New York. Unfortunately, over the last six months, not much of the legislation that passed moved the needle on any of these...

Now that the school year is coming to a close, it is again time to challenge our young New Yorkers to continue their academic growth by reading about their favorite topics this summer. As such, I am proud to again host the New York State Assembly Summer...

The warm weather always brings with it some of the best family fun in upstate New York, and this year is sure to be no different. This month, I am excited to enjoy two of my favorite recreational activities in the Oswego County area: the Oswego-Fulton...

In an effort to protect taxpayer funds, members of the Assembly Minority Conference called on state officials to provide information and clarification about the $1 billion allocated to New York City for costs associated with the migrant influx. Reports...

One of the most important jobs we have as lawmakers is protecting the interests of those in danger. This is something nearly every legislator can agree on regardless of their political background or what region they represent. We must protect those who...

To help kickoff this year’s “Blessings in a Backpack” summer food drive, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) was joined by Lee Audlin of Blessings in a Backpack from Oswego and Craig Traub from Blessings in a Backpack in Fulton....

“Memorial Day is a solemn occasion to honor the courageous men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our nation. Today is a stark reminder of the tremendous price paid by generations of American armed service members who have...

As legislators, Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day gives us a chance to pause and take stock of the ways we can better support New Yorkers with different levels of ability. Every New Yorker deserves an opportunity to grow and thrive, and for this...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C -Pulaski) today announced his office will once again collect food items needed for school children this summer. The items will be distributed in partnership with Blessings in a Backpack’s Fulton and Oswego...

Regardless of individual diagnosis, personal struggles, or abilities, everyone deserves to know they are “More Than Enough.” The National Alliance on Mental Illness is observing National Mental Health Awareness Month with its “More Than Enough”...

“Gary Finch was a true gentleman and dear friend, and I am deeply saddened to learn of his passing. He retired from the Assembly three years ago, but his death evokes a deep sense of loss for our Conference and the entire state Legislature.For 10 terms...

After a month-long delay that featured six emergency extenders, secretive meetings and several backdoor deals, the recently passed state budget amounted to another missed opportunity. At a time when inflation remains problematic and the state’s sky-high...

"After weeks of negotiations and six budget extenders, the final state budget ended up right where it started: too much spending, too much regulation, too many taxes and too many reasons for people to leave New York. Delays and dysfunction produced another...